Introduction to agronomy
Subtitle: food, crops, and environment
By: Craig C. Sheaffer, Kristine M. Moncada.
Contributors: Moncada, Kristine M.
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Clfton Park, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 564
ISBN-13: 9781418050375
Subjects: Agronomy.; Food crops.
Description: This provides an introductory look at agronomy and crop science written for a broad audience including traditional agricultural students as well as students with nonagricultural backgrounds. Principles of crop science, sustainable agriculture, and the relevance of agriculture to important current societal issues are covered. Agriculture is discussed from a historical, economic, food, and resource basis. Topics relevant to our overall society such as food, fiber, energy, ecology, and environmental quality are discussed. The impact of climate and soils on agricultural practices and agriculture's impact on environmental quality and the description and uses of important crops are included. Approaches to improving plants and crop production efficiency through crop breeding, biotechnology, and crop management are also covered.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and  index.